Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach James Candelaria
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial
Pickleball 🏓 lessons with
Coach James Candelaria
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
James is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
2 ratings2 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
James is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
2 ratings2 reviews
About your pickleball coach
Ready to experience the joy of pickleball? With five years of on-court experience, I bring both a passion for the game and a commitment to helping new players elevate their skills. My coaching style combines interactive drills with a fun, supportive environment—designed to build confidence, create connections, and spark a lasting love for this exciting sport.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: St. George, Utah
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Years Playing: 5 years
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Given: 15 lessons
James's availability
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Near St. George, Utah
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🏓4.20 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player
Certifications & Badges
📝DUPR Certified
Specializations
🎯Doubles Strategy
🎯Serving
🎯Third Shot
🎯Footwork & Positioning
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI keep it simple, fun, and confidence-focused.
We’ll cover the basics quickly, then jump right into hitting so you can start rallying early. I introduce fundamentals like grip, positioning, and control in a natural, easy-to-follow way—no overwhelm.
By the end, you’ll understand the game, feel more confident, and actually enjoy playing.
Lesson 11+This is where you elevate from player to competitor.
We fine-tune your technique, sharpen your strategy, and focus on advanced concepts like shot anticipation, court awareness, and adapting to different opponents. Sessions are highly game-based with real-time coaching and adjustments.
By this stage, you’ll have a clear play style, make confident decisions under pressure, and know how to win points—not just play them.
Lesson 4-10This is where your game really starts to come together.
We focus on consistency, shot selection, and strategy—helping you make smarter decisions and control points. You’ll develop a stronger net game, improve your serve and return, and learn how to anticipate and react with confidence.
Sessions become more game-based, with live play, situational drills, and real-time coaching.
By this stage, you’re not just playing—you’re competing, improving, and building a style of play that fits you.
Lesson 2-3We build on the basics and start creating consistency.
You’ll improve your control, footwork, and shot placement while learning key strategies like positioning, dinking, and playing at the net. Drills become more game-like so you can apply what you’re learning in real situations.
By the end of these sessions, you’ll be moving with purpose, sustaining rallies, and starting to play smarter—not just harder.
Youth players
Working with kidsfalse
Working with teenagersfalse
What you need to bringBring water
What I can bringPaddles and balls are provided
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!